252 Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia for offences related to immigration

Malaysian authorities have detained 425 foreign nationals, including 252 Bangladeshis, for offences related to immigration and passport.

The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department detained the foreign nationals in a raid on three flats in Taman Connaught, Cheras, reports bdnews24.com.

Among the offences committed by the detainees aged eight to 54 years old are misusing passes or permits, overstaying, without identification cards and others, said Syamsul Badrin Mohshin, director of the department.

They will be placed at the Bukit Jalil Immigration Detention Depot for follow-up actions, he said.

The other immigrants are from Myanmar, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Cambodia and the Philippines.

Mohshin said those who protect or hire illegal immigrants will also face strict action.